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Tech News Downloads Software Store Search for: BetaNews Hot Topics: Windows 10 Microsoft Apple Cloud Linux Android Security Reviews Follow Us: Twitter Facebook Linked-in RSS Switching from Windows 7 to Ubuntu Linux is very easy, so why is Canonical making it seem so hard? Get 'Excel 2019 For Dummies' ($29.99 value) FREE for a limited time Cyber theft experts say millions of credit cards exposed in breach being sold online Spotlight Discover a free tool to enable the hidden features of Windows 10 by Mark Wyciślik-Wilson Latest Technology News Serious sudo flaw could be exploited to gain root access to Linux systems By Mark Wyciślik-Wilson 5 hours ago Tweet 7 Comments Details of a nine-year-old security vulnerability with the sudo utility found in numerous Unix and Linux based operating systems have been revealed. The flaw, which affects the likes of Linux Mint and Elementary OS, could be exploited to give users root privileges on a vulnerable system. Sudo versions 1.7.1 to 1.8.30 are at risk if the pwfeedback option is enabled. Continue reading → Stress is hurting the health and relationships of CISOs By Ian Barker 6 hours ago Tweet No Comments Landing the role of Chief Information Security Officer might make you think you've made it into a plum job, but 88 percent of CISOs are stressed and it's impacting on their health and relationships according to new research. The second annual CISO stress report from Nominet shows that 48 percent say work stress has had a detrimental impact on their mental health, almost twice as high as last year (27 percent). 31 percent also report that their stress has impacted their physical health. Continue reading → Most Commented Stories Switching from Windows 7 to Ubuntu Linux is very easy, so why is Canonical making it seem so hard? 62 Comments Yet another Windows 10 update is causing problems 52 Comments Download a free Windows 10 virtual machine to keep using Microsoft Edge Legacy and Internet Explorer 11 37 Comments Microsoft will let you uninstall Notepad, Paint and WordPad from Windows 10 31 Comments Microsoft Edge has a new 'unwanted apps' download-blocker -- here's how to enable it 23 Comments Today in Tech History 2006 Microsoft Releases Public IE7 Preview 2005 EU Nixes 'Reduced Media Edition' Name 2004 Revamped MSN Search Beta Previewed 2003 Appeals Court Halts Microsoft Java Order 2002 Sony Brings Linux for PlayStation to US 2001 Microsoft Announces New Windows and Office Names 2000 Microsoft Names Upcoming Windows Happy 15th Birthday, Google Maps! By Brian Fagioli 7 hours ago Tweet 4 Comments When Google Maps was first released, it changed everything . It transformed the way people navigate the world, ultimately becoming an indispensable tool for those needing directions. It has become so ubiquitous in modern times, that there are likely many young people that never even tried using an old-school paper map (which can be impossible to fold ). Stopping at a gas station to ask a clerk for directions? A relic of yesteryear -- your smartphone can get you anywhere. Today, Google Maps celebrates a 15th birthday (where does the time go?), and believe it or not, it is still the best such service. While Apple Maps has gotten considerably better over the years, Google's offering is still better. Quite frankly, I don't see that changing anytime soon -- if ever. To celebrate this monumental birthday, Google Maps is not only gaining some new features, but getting a nice redesign too -- don't worry, it is nothing too dramatic. Continue reading → Enterprises struggle to implement data sanitization policies By Ian Barker 9 hours ago Tweet No Comments Despite recent legislation placing greater emphasis on privacy and data protection, a new study of data sanitization policies reveals that in many cases there’s a gap between policy and execution. The study of more than 1,800 senior business leaders by Blancco Technology Group reveals that although 96 percent have a sanitization policy in place, 31 percent have yet to communicate it across the business and 20 percent don't believe their organization's policies are finished being defined. Continue reading → Microsoft releases Windows 10 Build 19559 By Wayne Williams 9 hours ago Tweet 1 Comment The last few Insider builds of Windows 10 haven’t been too exciting, with the focus primarily on fixing problems and making minor changes. Build 19559.1000 for Windows Insiders in the Fast ring is no different, but it does address a number of stability issues. Continue reading → Does your car smell bad? Check out SCOSCHE MagicMount Fresché smartphone mounts By Brian Fagioli 18 hours ago Tweet 1 Comment Have you ever known someone with a smelly car? Of course you have. We have all experienced a terrible aroma coming from a friend or family member's vehicle at some point in time. I have gotten into many a stank NYC taxi cab in my lifetime. Hell, maybe it is your car that stinks! These terrible odors can come from many places too. For instance, the driver could have forgotten to apply deodorant to his/her armpits, there may be 20 empty White Castle burger boxes in the back seat, or worst of all, the car's owner may be a cigarette smoker -- yuck! What is to be done about a car that smells so horrific? Well, many people buy air fresheners for their vehicle, such as those iconic cardboard trees that hang from the rear view mirror. For the most part, they work -- by masking odors, at least. Let's be honest though, those things just look tacky and trashy. They also signal to the world that you may have an odor problem. Continue reading → New solution delivers automated end-to-end security By Ian Barker 1 day ago Tweet No Comments Many organizations lack the resources to effectively implement 24x7 security operations on their own, and while automation solutions can help, they typically require extensive expertise to implement and manage. Security automation specialist LogicHub is launching a new automation driven Managed Detection and Response solution called MDR+ to help address this issue. Continue reading → Search is down for Windows 10 users By Wayne Williams 1 day ago Tweet 21 Comments If you’ve tried to search for something in Windows 10 this morning you’ll likely have been greeted by an empty search window. Type something in, and you’ll get no results. Microsoft has yet to acknowledge the issue, but the problem seems to be caused by Bing’s new integration. Continue reading → New strain of ransomware spreads via SYSVOL shares By Ian Barker 1 day ago Tweet No Comments Researchers at Varonis have uncovered a new ransomware variant that spreads and tracks its progress via SYSVOL share on Active Directory Domain Controllers. The ransomware encrypts files and appends them with the extension, '.SaveTheQueen' and creates a file called 'hourly' on the SYSVOL share folder. Continue reading → Popular attack methods decrease as hackers shift tactics for a new year By Ian Barker 1 day ago Tweet No Comments Researchers at managed security services provider Nuspire have released their latest quarterly threat report which looks at the top botnet, malware and exploit activity throughout 2019, focusing in on the fourth quarter. Among the findings are that malicious cyber-activity declined towards the end of the year, partly as a result of hectic holiday schedules and vacations with fewer employees around to interact with malicious activity. Continue reading → How many lightbulbs does it take to put a network at risk? By Ian Barker 1 day ago Tweet 5 Comments If it's a Philips Hue bulb the answer to the question in the headline above is just one according to new research from Check Point which has uncovered vulnerabilities that could enable a hacker to deliver ransomware or other malware to business and home networks by taking over the smart lightbulbs and their controller. Researchers focused on the market-leading Philips Hue smart bulbs and bridge, and found vulnerabilities that enabled them to infiltrate net...